Dear Liza,
My jellyfish costume for SOAK is coming along! First, I had to make sure the battery packs for the electric tentacles would fit in my hat and work properly.
Then I made elastic straps so they would stay put inside the hat.
Once the mechanics were set, I needed to start making it look like a jellyfish! Sparkly fabric and tule got gathered and stuffed…
Then a ruffle for the brim got gathered.
None of the ruffled bits are glued or sewn on, just resting in place, so I can make adjustments as needed.
But I am sewing the tentacles on!
And here’s what I have so far.
Next, I give the hat-skirt thing a gather and add lots more tentacles, then see how the lights look with everything.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 